Weather & Climate in Salémata, Senegal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Salémata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density3,168/sq mi
Coordinates12.6285°N, 12.8166°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 131 km 14 km
Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Salémata has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in December to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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